The club is holding its traditional family matchday for the game against Union, presented by main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer. Werkself fans can look forward to family-friendly activities and a wide-ranging programme of events in and around the BayArena with plenty of games plus activities to join in with. There will also be an exclusive kit sale at the Bayer 04 Fanwelt. FIND OUT MORE HERE!
Please note: The Schwadbud will be closed to fans for the game against Union Berlin due to an internal event.
Our ‘Your Title Moments from 14 April 2024’ campaign has been running since the start of the week, with fans able to share their best memories of last 14 April ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Werkself winning the Bundesliga. Lots of photos can already be seen HERE. They will also be shown on the large LED wall at the back of the Fanwelt at today’s game.
Fans can still share their favourite images HERE or in person in the Fanwelt today. There’s also a QR code by the LED wall for that.
The Fanwelt opens at 10am for all visitors. It is then closed to those without a match ticket from three hours before kick-off, so 12.30pm today. The Fanwelt then reopens from 1.30pm until kick-off for people with tickets, closes again during the match and then opens from the 80th minute until around an hour after full-time.
Union have won only one of their 11 Bundesliga games against Leverkusen (four draws, six defeats), while they are yet to win at all at the BayArena in the Bundesliga (two draws, three defeats) and have conceded a total of 14 goals. They have only let in more away at Borussia Dortmund in the top flight (23).
However, the Berliners have won their last two Bundesliga away games. A third would equal the club record that they last managed in January/February 2023. They have won three of their last four matches on the road, which is as many as in their previous 29 combined.
Further stats from this Bundesliga season:
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Union have hit a bit of a run after a season of ups and downs. They are the form team over the last four matchdays with 10 points gained, which looks to have ended any serious worries about relegation. Nevertheless, Steffen Baumgart’s side will still come to the BayArena looking to play with their usual high intensity. “We want to play our game with simple and clear football, and that’s got a lot to do with a certain level of aggression and mentality,” their head coach said. Read more about today’s opponents in our profile piece.
The German FA (DFB) have appointed Bastian Dankert as today’s referee. The 44-year-old has previously overseen 16 Bundesliga games involving the Werkself (eight wins, two draws and six defeats). His assistants are René Rohde and Marcel Unger; the VAR is Benjamin Cortus.
After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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Traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer to see your favorite Bayer 04 players? Here’s a quick cheat sheet with thumbnail portraits and insider tips for each city from a local expert, so you can make the most of your visit and activities beyond the game!
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A fresh look for the BayArena: The Bayer 04 stadium will have new seating in the form of folding seats for the 2026/27 campaign that will ensure significantly improved seating comfort and simplified movement within the rows of seats. As part of routine replacement after 17 years, fans of the Werkself were able to purchase the existing seats, used to witness the first German league title in the club's history. In addition, a large proportion of the seats will be donated to charitable projects, primarily in the local region. Bayer 04 fans can look forward to new, functional folding seats for the season opener at the beginning of August - still in the club colours of black and red, of course. A glimpse at the BayArena during the refurbishment.
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